Overview
Self-Drive Honeymoon
Calculus Holidays ground support staff will continuously provide recommendations on tours, activities, and cafes/restaurants to visit while on tour
Three reasons why you should do a self-drive in South Africa
⦁ Self-driving in Garden route and Cape town in South Africa is a popular option for Indian travellers due to its well-maintained roads, scenic routes, and flexibility in exploring at one’s own pace.
⦁ South Africa follows left-hand driving, meaning vehicles drive on the left side of the road, and the driver’s seat is on the right side—just like in India.
⦁ Indian driving license is valid. The driver should have valid Indian driving license and a credit card. Both documents should be in the same name.
PLACES COVERED:
2N Hermanus, 3N Knysna, 2N Botlierskop Game Reserve, 4N Cape Town
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- This above is just a quote and subject to change as per the availability
- Quotation does not include banks charges at both the sides and same need to be borne by the Agent
- Government Service Tax 5% will be applicable in case payment made in India
- Attested copies of Pan card and Passport are required on Mandatory basis on confirmation of package
- Above rates not applicable during peak period and block out period which will be known only at the time of reservation
- Gold Reef City tour not operational on Monday and Tuesday
- In Garden Route vehicle is at disposal for 8hrs however in rest of the places it is only as per the tours
- Guests must carry their passports while going for game drives in Kruger., else they will not be allowed for the game drives.
- Guests must carry their passports while going for Robben Island in Cape Town., else they will not allow guest for tour.
- Thanks & Regards, Team Calculus
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Capetown International Airport, please collect your bags and proceed toward the Arrival Hall. Pick up Self – Drive car Toyota Corolla Auto or similar
Self Drive to Hermanus. Approx drive time 1.5 hour.
Hermanus is a charming coastal town in South Africa, renowned for its stunning cliffs, pristine beaches, and world-class whale watching. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking ocean views, outdoor adventures, and a vibrant local culture, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers.
Arrive at Hermanus hotel and relax
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: None
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Go for optional activties like Eco marine safari/ Whale watching ( Depending on season)/ Shark Cage diving
Go for Cliff walk or just relax on the waterfront
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast will be served at the hotel
Check out and self drive to Knysna. Approx drive time 4.5 hour. Arrive at Knysna. Knysna nestles on the banks of a breathtakingly pretty lagoon, now a protected marine reserve that is home to the extraordinary Knysna seahorse and over 200 species of fish.
A visit to Knysna would be incomplete without a trip to the heads - a striking geological feature made up of a pair of huge, brightly coloured cliffs lying at the mouth of the lagoon. The eastern head houses a lookout with spectacular views of the lagoon, Leisure Isle and Knysna. This is home of the only forest elephant in South Africa
Check in hotel and relax
Overnight at hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Depart on a full day tour Oudtshoorn tour on self drive.
Outdshoorn is a town with the sunniest days per year in the whole country, 365 sunshine days, 4 summers and sunny, dry winters await the visitor to the Klein Karoo.
Drive time from Knysna to Oudtshoorn is +/- 1.5 Hour
Arrive at Cango Caves.
Cango Caves are the Klein Karoo’s oldest and most popular attraction. Also, one of the world’s natural wonders and the main sections are available for amazing exploratory subterranean walks.
Next attraction is Ostrich Farm. Everything about us is focused on you having a wonderful interactive encounter and learning something new about the world’s largest bird.
Lastly visit Cango Wildlife Ranch. This facility has been in existence for 35 years and comprises of over 90 different species of animals. They provide guided tours which are fundamental in our education ethos, providing a voice for each species and creating animal and environmental awareness. Enveloped in a fun and unique setting, we pride ourselves in being a one-of-a-kind centre that has something for everyone, 365 days of the year!
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
After breakfast self drive to Tsitsikamma National Park. Entrance payable directly
Tsitsikamma is a stunning coastal reserve along South Africa's Garden Route, known for its dramatic cliffs, lush forests, and rugged coastline. It offers thrilling outdoor optional activities like Bungy jumping, hiking, zip-lining, and kayaking, making it a paradise for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.
Alternately you can explore Knysna heads, Plettenberg Bay Beach, Knysna waterfront.
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Check out and self drive to to Botlierskop Game Reserve
Approx drive time 1.5 hour
Botlierskop Game Reserve is a luxury safari destination in the Western Cape, offering an unforgettable wildlife experience. Set amidst breathtaking landscapes, guests can enjoy guided game drives, view the Big Five, and relax in elegant accommodations. It's the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility
Arrive and Check-in at the Lodge. Depending on your arrival timings, you can have lunch if time permits and also you can decide on the spot and enjoy game drive.
Dinner will be served at the lodge
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch (time permitting) & Dinner
Enjoy Morning and evening game drives.
Overnight at hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Go for morning game drive.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Check out from the hotel.
Self drive to Cape Town. Approx drive time 4 hours
Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Day free for own activities.
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast will be served at the hotel
Depart for Half Day ity Tour of Cape Town with Table Mountain
Table Mountain (weather permitting)
Table Mountain has become the single most welcoming icon to not only our people, but travellers from all over the world. It is also the country’s most photographed attraction and its famous cable car took millions of people to its top.
Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and coastline.
Must-do! --- Helicopter Ride (10 mins) (Price not included) Take a 10min trip that takes to the open skies - it's a memory worth making. This budget friendly helicopter flip is one of the most popular experiences in Cape Town.
Half Day City Tour
The fine old buildings of the Cape Town represent a journey through the centuries.
The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.
A short distance from the Castle, across from the Grand Parade, you can see the City Hall, a mock baroque building constructed in 1905. As we follow the city’s main road, Adderley Street, we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Keep your eyes out for the Company Gardens, a welcome green oasis in the middle of the city.
Continue through the historic Malay Quarter, past the South African Museum and other interesting sights.
Towards the end of the morning a visit is made at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This is South Africa's most talked about tourist venue with many shops and restaurants. (The driver will then drop you back to the hotel or if you wish to stay at the harbour and explore on your own before returning to your hotel on your own).
You can even explore Kirschtenbosch garden, Cape wheel
All entrances payable directly. Table mountain tickets included
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Proceed on your full day tour of Cape Point / Cape Peninsula on own self drive.
The breath-taking views of Clifton and Camps Bay as we head down the Cape Peninsula, passing the pristine soft white sand beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, with the 12 Apostles rising above the chilly blue Atlantic Ocean below.
Take a boat ride to Seal Island from Mariner’s Wharf
Our tour continues over Chapman’s Peak which offers amazing photo opportunities, and onto the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A scenic drive along the world famous Chapman’s Peak Drive.
Visit Simon’s Town and the African Penguins at the Boulders Penguin Colony.
Take the funicular named “Flying Dutchman” up to the old Cape Point lighthouse which is the southernmost corner of the Cape peninsula with views of towering stone cliffs, endemic fynbos, breathtaking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys
All entrances payable directly. Seal island cruise tickets included
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Self drive to Franschoek for hop on hop off wine tram.
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast will be served at the hotel Check out from the hotel.
Self drive to Cape town International Airport. Drop your car at the airport and proceed for your flight for your next destination!!!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour Ends
Includes/Excludes
Cost Inclusion
- All Accommodation mentioned above
- Meals as mentioned above
- All transfers and sightseeing by Private Vehicle/s with Professional Driver/Guide, all Fuel and Toll, Taxes and Parking as per itinerary except for Game Drives conducted by game lodge will be on shared basis unless mentioned otherwise.
- Value Added Tax at 15%, where applicable
- Tourism Development Levy as applicable
- SIGHTSEEING INCLUDED:
- BOTLIERSKOP GAME RESERVE:
- 2 Game Drives
- Conservation fees
- KNYSNA:
- Cango Caves
- Ostrich Farm
- Cango Wildlife Ranch
- CAPE TOWN:
- Table Mountain Ticket (weather permitting)
- Seal Island Cruise
- Franschoek hop on hop off wine tram ticket
- Toyota Corolla Auto or similar rental details
- Inclusions:
- Premium collison and theft waiver
- Unlimited mileage
- 1xadditional driver
- Contract fee
- VAT 15%
- Windscreen , Tyre, Third party waiver
- General public liability insurance
- Exclusions
- Delivery/Collection fees
- E tools/Toll fees
- Fuel
- GPS
- One way drop off fee approx ZAR 1500 not included in cost to be paid directly
- Optional equipment: Baby seat, GPS unit, Undercarraige etc..
- Traffic fine admiinistration fee
- *Please note: For self drive cars a deposit amount is blocked on your card when you pick up the car which gets released once the car is returned*
Cost Exclusion
- Entrances to any attractions/museums during the Cape Town Orientation tour will be borne by the guest.
- Airfares & airport taxes
- Meals not mentioned in the Itinerary or Inclusions
- Transfer rates are calculated as per all mentioned passengers arriving and departing together as of now. Additional car surcharges will apply if the flight details differ.
- Any transfers taken before 8am or post 2100hrs surcharge will be applicable
- Drinks (neither with meals, nor on vehicles or during tours, unless otherwise indicated)
- Items of a personal nature, such as telephone bills, room service, laundry, etc.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions or in the itinerary